Weymouth And Portland Railway |
| Hob Uid: 867955 | |
Location :
Dorset
Portland
Non Civil Parish
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| Grid Ref : SY6817073920 |
| Summary : Branch railway opened in 1865, the Weymouth and Portland Railway ran from Portland Station to join Weymouth-Dorchester main line. Leased jointly by the GWR and LSWR, it had mixed gauge although the broad gauge may never have been used. In 1889, a branch was taken off the line between Melcombe Regis and Weymouth stations to carry the railway to the new station at Weymouth Quay. Here, there is a ferry service to the Channel Isles. The line was closed in 1952, except for the Weymouth Quay section. |
More information : (SY 6817 7392 to SY 6779 7960. Course of railway depicted) (1,2)
Opened in 1865, the Weymouth and Portland Railway ran from Portland Station (SY 6817 7392) to join the Weymouth-Dorchester main line at approx SY 6779 7960. Leased jointly by the GWR and LSWR, it had mixed gauge although the broad gauge may never have been used. See Illustration Card 1, SY 67 SE 51 (3)
Dismantled railway. (4) |